A new installation has been unveiled at Stockport station as part of a local art project celebrating the area’s rich music heritage. Displayed in the station’s underpass, the series of 44 artworks depicts the musicians that have performed, lived or recorded in Stockport through the years – from The Beatles to Blossoms. Designed to capture […]
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North East legend enjoys grand day out at Weardale Railway
Bob Young OBE, honorary president of Newcastle United, marked his 80th birthday year by taking the controls of a Sentinel locomotive at Weardale Railway in Stanhope, County Durham. The visit formed part of a driver experience day hosted by the heritage railway, with Bob joined in the cab by Wayne Dixon, Technical Advisor, and accompanied […]
UK Rail Tech Innovator One Big Circle Partners with Global Leader Loram to Accelerate Expansion
British rail technology company One Big Circle has announced a strategic partnership with rail maintenance leader Loram Maintenance of Way that will accelerate the global expansion of its award-winning Automated Intelligent Video Review (AIVR) system. The collaboration includes US-headquartered Loram taking a minority investment in the Bristol and Derby based technology firm, marking a significant […]
LNER hits the mark with April Fools’ campaign
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has drawn praise for its 2026 April Fools’ campaign, delivering a playful concept that blurred the line between fiction and reality. At the centre of the campaign was a professionally produced trailer for a reality television series titled ‘Above Rails’. Presented in the style of a modern streaming show, the […]
Office of Rail and Road announces Interim Chief Executive
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today announced interim leadership arrangements ahead of the departure of its current Chief Executive, John Larkinson, later in April. Following consideration by the ORR Board, Feras Alshaker, currently Director of Planning and Performance, has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive with effect from Monday 27 April. In […]
Public consultation on proposed rail upgrades between Standedge and Gledholt (Huddersfield) extended
The public consultation on proposed rail upgrades between Standedge and Gledholt has been extended, giving communities in and around Huddersfield more time to share their views. The consultation, which opened on Monday 16 February 2026, has been extended until Friday 24 April 2026. The extension provides a further opportunity for residents, businesses and stakeholders to […]
Train services resume between Exeter and Barnstaple following eight days of track renewal work
Trains have resumed on the North Devon line following Network Rail’s eight-day track renewal in the Crediton area. On Saturday 21 March, engineers began replacing rail, sleepers and ballast (the stone that supports the track) between Barnstaple and Taw, before moving to the Chenson area last Wednesday to install a second stretch of track. During […]
Britain’s rail network open for business this Easter – but passengers asked to check before they travel on some key routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling over the Easter bank holiday weekend, helping them make the most of their spring break. Thanks to our carefully-planned £75.5m programme of investment this Easter, aimed at improving performance for both passengers and freight services, we are ensuring most services run as normal. This Easter’s biggest upgrade is part of a £400m project to boost the reliability of the West Coast Main Line – Europe’s busiest mixed-use […]
New road bringing safer travel and faster trains a step nearer
Construction work is progressing well on a road in Collingham which is part of a multi-million-pound project delivering improved rail safety benefits and faster train services. The new link road is being built from just south of Cross Lane level crossing to east of Swinderby Road level crossing, running alongside the railway line. The Cross […]
Bristol Bears head to Cardiff: 21 extra trains for Principality Stadium double-header
Bristol Bears fans heading to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for the double-header clash with Harlequins on Saturday 28 March should book their train travel, with Great Western Railway laying on 21 extra trains and more than 10,000 additional seats. One ticket grants access to both the women’s fixture (1230 kick-off) and men’s game (1530 kick-off), with […]